Edinburgh Life
Archived since
November / December 2013
69 issues
Modern Archive
Bi-monthly
There is nowhere quite like Edinburgh. Its heady mix of history, heritage architecture, the professions, art, literature, museums, theatre, festivals, sporting prowess, the geography and the topography, its people, their interests and where they live…the list goes on and on.
Yet it is a sad truism that for many who are indigenous to an area, that same area, if not a closed book to them, has few of its chapters read.
It is so easy to miss, dismiss or overlook the intrinsic beauty of the familiar and the commonplace as we negotiate life’s hurly-burly.
Edinburgh Life strives to put that right. Each issue celebrates the myriad facets of our capital city and its environs, inviting a closer appreciation and sometimes proffering an alternative and surprising aspect of the place we think we know so well.
Edinburgh Life is for those who enjoy the finer aspects of life, whether they cost money or perhaps just a bit of precious free time to enjoy.
Heritage, history, people, places, where to go, what to eat, what to do, where to meet. In short, there is something for everyone!
Latest issue
Features
Remembering VJ Day at Lauriston Castle and the ‘forgotten’ war in Burma
Edinburgh’s RHS Chelsea Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden designers
Princes Street’s lost architectural gems
Thomas Muir and his fellow ‘martyrs’ to truth, freedom and equal law
Portobello west shore – fascinating 1930 & 1993 bird’s-eye view photos
Edinburgh Life’s summer festivals round-up
The history of Edinburgh’s famous Pelican Nurses
The history of Edinburgh’s famous Pelican Nurses
Surf’s up, in Ratho! - Europe’s largest wave pool
About the City - our good news round-up
About the City - our good news round-up
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city
Society
Edinburgh High Constables Spring Drill at Meadowbank
HRH The Princess Royal attends Beating Retreat in Abercromby Place
Spring Ball at Prestonfield House in aid of Crohn’s and Colitis UK
and The Edinburgh Children's Hospital
Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates VE Day
Tartan Day Parade through the city
Edinburgh Academical London Club Dinner
Tartan Day Parade through the city
Edinburgh Academical London Club Dinner
Food, drink and eating out
Some lovely wines to quench your summer thirst
LeftField – elegant Bruntsfield bistro
Afternoon Tea at Prestonfield House
Mussel and Steak Bar on Victoria Street
Mussel and Steak Bar on Victoria Street
What’s On
10 fun and interesting things to do this summer
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- First Issue: November / December 2013
- Latest Issue: July/August 2025
- Issue Count: 69
- Published: Bi-monthly